The Staten Island real estate market is changing. We keep track of the Island's sale sides, average listing price, etc.

This house for sale can be found on our website Tomcrimminsrealty.com as well as nyc.flexmls.com (Multiple Listing Service). MLS # 1122884. Looking for the perfect 2 family house? This two family colonial style home is a must see!!! Located in the well sought after Westerleigh on the North Shore of Staten Island. This house is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home. Leading up to the home is a stunning front porch perfect for relaxing outside during beautiful weather.  When you enter the home you’ll notice there are hardwood floors and tile throughout.  Both apartments come with washer/dryer hookups, as well as a full basement. This home also features a 3 car garage. There is access to the front, side, and backyard. Perfect for pets and even barbeques! Close to…

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This apartment can be found on our website Tomcrimminsrealty.com as well as nyc.flexmls.com (Multiple Listing Service). MLS # 1122833. .  This is truly how a New Yorker lives! In style. 24-hour doorman, pool, and laundry room! Plus all utilities included in maintenance, just pay the phone and cable. It’s a steal! This is an updated studio with a beautiful floor that includes a terrace in The Fountains. Just out the front entrance is the view of Staten Island’s very own Clove Lake Park as well as a view of the golf course! In front of the building, there are local as well as express bus stops, both leading into the famous New York, New York! A short distance from this high-rise building is shopping, convenient stores, transportation, and even the…

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This home can be found on our website Tomcrimminsrealty.com as well as nyc.flexmls.com (Multiple Listing Service). MLS # 1122810. Are you looking to buy a home? This beautiful three bedrooms, two bathrooms, colonial style home is for sale and could be yours! Located on the North Shore of Staten Island in the infamous West Brighton. When you first step into the front porch you’re greeted by mahogany wood and a sense of comfort. This home has new oak floors throughout. In the living room, you’ll notice a fireplace, perfect for the colder months to hang out with your loved ones. French doors lead into the dining area where you’ll find a gorgeous kitchen with custom cabinets, granite countertops, and modern stainless steel appliances. The…

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This home can be found on our website Tomcrimminsrealty.com as well as nyc.flexmls.com (Multiple Listing Service). MLS # 1122848. This beautiful Staten Island luxury two family home located in the Sunnyside section on the North Shore of Staten Island is for sale! This high ranch home is perfect for commuters, close to transportation!  This home has oh so much to offer, 4 bedrooms, 4 ½ bathrooms, and large walk-in closets! When you first walk in you’re met with a large entrance and shiny granite floors! The first floors have beautiful hardwood floors and a huge walk-in closet off of a large family room with sliders leading to the yard. The gorgeous oak staircase leads up to a living and dining room combination, of course, hardwood floors throughout.…

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The Current Inventory numbers have increased from 2,286 houses in August 2017 to 2514 houses in August 2018. This increase lead to the decrease in the Average list price in 2018, as there is a larger market for buyers to choose from.

The chart above displays the total amount of sales that were made from August 2017 to August of 2018. This chart shows that 47 less homes were sold in August of this year, at least a 9.36% significant sale decrease compared to August of last year. 

The average sale price of homes has slightly decreased from $571,582 in August 2017 to $560,994 in August 2018. This was also caused by both the decrease in Days on Market and the increase in the Current Inventory, because the market has started to shift slowly from a sellers…

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HOW TO AVOID A LOW HOME APPRAISAL
Even when a seller and buyer agree on a price for a home, the deal can collapse if the property appraises for less than that price.

 
 
   

9 SURPRISING THINGS YOU SHOULD NEVER LEAVE IN THE BATHROOM
Here are the unexpected items you need to move out of your bathroom, post haste.

 
 
   

GET TO KNOW YOUR NEIGHBORS, EVEN IF YOU'RE SHY
3 reasons to get to know your neighbors ASAP.

 
 
   

FORWARDING MAIL: HOW TO GET YOUR…

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The Current Inventory numbers have increased from 2,187 houses in July 2017 to 2460 houses in July 2018. This increase lead to the increase in Average Days on Market in 2018, as there is a larger market for buyers to choose from.

The chart above displays the total amount of sales that were made from July 2017 to July of 2018. This chart shows that 52 more homes were sold in July of this year, at least a 13.97% significant sale increase compared to July of last year. 

The average listing price has increased from $558,127 in July 2017 to $626,488 in July 2018. This was caused by both the increase in Days on Market and the increase in the Current Inventory when compared to 2017.

The average sale price of homes has significantly…

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We here at Tom Crimmins Realty can attest to the importance of a good credit score. When it comes to buying a home, big or small, all credit-collecting companies look at one thing before offering a loan: your credit report. This might be a breeze for some and nerve-wracking for others. Here’s a crash course on all things credit and how to break the coveted 850.

What is a Credit Score?

A credit score is a three-digit number ranging from 300-850 that expresses how likely you are to repay your debts. This number is created by the three main credit bureaus, Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion, using algorithm models created by companies like FICO. Lenders use this number to determine approval for loans, credit limits, interest rates, and other financial…

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TRIGGER LEADS HURTING BORROWERS, SAYS INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION
The National Association of Mortgage Brokers (NAMB) wrote to Congress on February 21st of this year seeking a ban on the sale of trigger leads.

 
 
   

THESE U.S. REGIONS WOULD FEEL GSE REFORM THE MOST
Discussion of GSE reform has heated up once again.

 
 
   

SURVEY SAYS: CONSUMERS WARY OF EMBRACING DIGITAL IDENTITY
Digital identity is an electronically verified set of attributes that uniquely describe a person and can be beneficial in providing simplified application…

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NAME YOUR PRICE, BUYERS TELL HOMEOWNERS
Home sellers have had a windfall in 2017 with buyers paying more than the list price on 24.1 percent of home sales during the year according to a report by real estate website Zillow.

 
 
   

DIVERSIFY YOUR PORTFOLIO AND INVEST IN REAL ESTATE
The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute categorizes real estate as an alternative investment that includes residential and commercial properties as well as mortgage-based securities and real estate investment trusts.

 
 
   

LISTING YOUR…

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